James I of Aragon

MedievalEmperorAragon1208 — 1276

The Conqueror who captured Valencia and Mallorca.

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Quick Facts

Born

1208

Died

1276

Country

Aragon

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score58.7

James I of Aragon — Complete Timeline

1229 AD

Conquest of MallorcaWar◆ Major

James I led a fleet from Salou to invade the island of Mallorca, defeating the Almohad governor. The conquest added the Balearic Islands to the Crown of Aragon and established a base for Mediterranean trade.

ReconquistaConquestMallorca

Impact: regionalconstructive

1238 AD

Conquest of ValenciaWar◆ Major

James I captured the city of Valencia after a long siege, incorporating the Kingdom of Valencia into the Crown of Aragon. The conquest added a wealthy and populous territory to Aragon and extended Christian control down the Mediterranean coast.

ReconquistaConquestValencia

Impact: regionalconstructive

1258 AD

Treaty of CorbeilPolitical Action◆ Major

James I signed the Treaty of Corbeil with Louis IX of France, renouncing Aragonese claims to territories in southern France in exchange for French recognition of Aragonese rule over Roussillon and Montpellier. This treaty defined the border between France and Aragon.

TreatyBorderFranceAragon

Impact: regionalconstructive

1261 AD

Promulgation of the Furs of ValenciaReform◆ Major

James I granted the Kingdom of Valencia its own legal code, the Furs, which established a separate legal and administrative system for the new kingdom. This code balanced royal authority with local privileges and became a model for later Aragonese governance.

LawLegal CodeValencia

Impact: regionalconstructive